Easy Espresso Maker

If you're into the simplicity of a Keurig coffee machine but looking to impress your guests, try this espresso machine. It uses single-serve capsules (and stores up to 10 used) and brews a cup in under sixty seconds. Use the attached milk frother to supe-up your drinks with either hot or cold foam.

Silly Snow Cone Machine

This candy apple red model shaves ice for up to five cones in under a minute. Make 'em more grown up by adding a splash of vodka or rum for a 21-and-over sloppy slushie. Plus, it comes with four BPA, reusable cones.

Almost-Soft-Serve Maker

Fool even the biggest fast food fans with soft-serve style frozen dessert—that only looks and tastes like ice cream. The secret? Frozen bananas. A better secret? You can use almost any fruit, as long as it's slightly thawed beforehand. And expected this spring are Frinkles, a healthy substitute for your favorite sugary jimmies that taste just like the real thing.

Healthier Deep Fryer

If you've been dreaming of serving low-fat fries at your next fete, we've got news: it's now possible. Using little to no oil, this guy can cook up fries with just 1 tbsp. of the stuff. You can also use it to make a quick stir-fry or bowl of fried rice for a last-minute gathering. Our nutrition blogger swears by it.

Dude-Approved Beer Fridge

Keep the "sauce" flowing without making runs to the fridge with this super-quiet beer cooler. It has an LED temperature indicator to make sure you pour a glass that's nothing but crisp. Before you buy, though, make sure you're a fan of Heineken or Newcastle Ale, two of the 5-liter brews that the machine was specifically designed to hold.

Simple Slow Cooker

Making something savory to keep you warm when it's cold? Whip up your next party dish with plenty of time to spare with this slow cooker—it's great for comfort food or for those who don't want to spend needless time in the kitchen. Make sure you start early, though: Slow cooker recipes on average can take about six hours. And don't worry about burning your fingers—cool touch handles protect against burns.

Super-Swift Tea Maker

If espresso isn't your thing, perhaps tea is. If so, all you need to do is fill the basket with loose leaves and press a button, then watch as the tea is immersed into the water. Oh, you can program it in advance, too.